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1 6 th Grade Social Studies 1 st Nine Weeks TEKS Unit of Study: Physical Geography & Settlement Patterns; Culture & Civilizations; and The Spread of Ideas 6.1) History. The student understands that historical events influence contemporary events. The (A) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; and 6.2) History. The student understands the influences of individuals and groups from various cultures on various historical and contemporary societies. The student is expected to: (A) identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various historical or contemporary societies such as the classical Greeks on government and the American Revolution on the French Revolution; and (B) evaluate the social, political, economic, and cultural contributions of individuals and groups from various societies, past and present. 6.3) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to answer geographic questions. The (A) pose and answer geographic questions, including: Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant about its location? How is its location related to the location of other people, places, and environments?; (B) pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and countries shown on maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases; (C) compare various world regions and countries using data from geographic tools, including maps, graphs, charts, databases, and models; and (D) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases depicting aspects such as population, disease, and economic activities of various world regions and countries.

2 6.4) Geography. The student understands the factors that influence the locations and characteristics of locations of various contemporary societies on maps and globes and uses latitude and longitude to determine absolute locations. The (A) locate various contemporary societies on maps and globes using latitude and longitude to determine absolute location; (B) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; (C) explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions; (D) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions; (E) draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions; and (F) identify the location of major world countries such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Iran, India, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, North and South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia. 6.5) Geography. The student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development, political relationships, and policies of societies. The (A) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; 6.6) Geography. The student understands that geographical patterns result from physical environmental processes. The (B) identify the location of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as fresh water, fossil fuels, fertile soils, and timber; and (C) analyze the effects of the interaction of physical processes and the environment on humans. 6.7) Geography. The student understands the impact of interactions between people and the physical environment on the development and conditions of places and regions. The (A) identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in various places and regions;

3 6.7) Geography. The student understands the impact of interactions between people and the physical environment on the development and conditions of places and regions. The (B) identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure; and (C) describe ways in which technology influences human interactions with the environment such as humans building dams for flood control. 6.9) Economics. The student understands the various ways in which people organize economic systems. The (A) compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services; 6.11) Government. The student understands the concepts of limited and unlimited governments. The (B) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments; 6.12) Government. The student understands various ways in which people organize governments. The (A) identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many; (B) compare ways in which various societies such as China, Germany, India, and Russia organize government and how they function; and (C) identify historical origins of democratic forms of government such as Ancient Greece. 6.14) Citizenship. The student understands the relationship among individual rights, responsibilities, duties, and freedoms in societies with representative governments. The (B) explain relationships among rights, responsibilities, and duties in societies with representative governments. 6.15) Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. The (A) define culture and the common traits that unify a culture region; (B) identify and describe common traits that define cultures;

4 6.15) Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. The (E) analyze the similarities and differences among various world societies; and 6.16) Culture. The student understands that all societies have basic institutions in common even though the characteristics of these institutions may differ. The (A) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions; and (B) compare characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies; and 6.17) Culture. The student understands relationships that exist among world cultures. The (A) identify and describe how culture traits such as trade, travel, and war spread; (D) identify and define the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies; and 6.18) Culture. The student understands the relationship that exists between the arts, and the societies in which they are produced. The (A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature; (B) relate ways in which contemporary expressions of culture have been influenced by the past; (D) identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes such as religion, justice, and the passage of time. 6.19) Culture. The student understands the relationships among religion, philosophy, and culture. The (A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures; and (B) explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies.

5 6.20) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the influences of science and technology on contemporary societies. The (A) give examples of scientific discoveries and technological innovations, including the roles of scientists and inventors, that have transcended the boundaries of societies and have shaped the world; 6.21) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired through established research methodologies from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The (A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about various world cultures; (B) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions; (C) organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps; (D) identify different points of view about an issue or current topic; (E) identify the elements of frame of reference that influenced participants in an event; and (F) use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs. 6.22) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The (A) use social studies terminology correctly; (B) incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication based on research; (C) express ideas orally based on research and experiences; (D) create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies based on research; (E) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation; and

6 6.22) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The (F) use proper citations to avoid plagiarism. 6.23) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.

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